Sorted by date Results 1 - 13 of 13
A benefit is planned for Maxwell Geditz and his family on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 in the Ipswich School. Geditz, an IHS senior who recently struggled with medical complications. Funds will help offset expenses incurred and ongoing medical appointments. A basketball scrimmage and fun half-time games, three-point challenge, free throw competition, and half court challenge, will begin at 3 p.m. Attendees can nominate someone to compete in the half-time games for a free-will donation. A lasagna supper...
Plans are in full swing for Ipswich Commercial Club’s third annual Hometown Holiday Weekend, planned December 5-7. Many businesses and organizations are planning specials and treats for this three-day event. Plans include: • Gingerbread House Contest - open to all ages. Bring your completed display to the Edmunds Courthouse Community Room by noon on Friday, Dec. 6. Prizes will be awarded. • Holiday Spirit Contest for students and staff of the Ipswich School. Make plans for the contest, which will be held on Friday, Dec. 6. Prizes will be award...
Dakota Access Pipeline, LLC has donated $20,000 to each Emergency Management Agency across South Dakota in the counties through which the pipeline travels, totaling $260,000. With the aim of helping first responders, each county is encouraged to use the funds where they need it most. A check presentation was held Oct. 23, 2019 at the Edmunds County Courthouse. Dakota Access Pipeline is committed to being a good neighbor, a good business partner and a valued member of South Dakota's communities....
The third annual “Ipswich Has Talent” show is planned on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Ipswich School Theatre. IHS music instructor Charlene Blondo said they have 32 acts this year. People should plan for a couple of hours plus a brief intermission. “It is exciting to have so many entries,” Blondo said....
The elementary Drama Club will have a presentation on Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. Students in grades 1-5 who have volunteered to be in a month-long drama club will be performing “Carnival of the Animals,” featuring the music of Camille Saint-Saens. The short musical will take about 30 minutes....
The annual Ipswich Community Thanksgiving service is planned on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. in the United Church of Church. You are invited to share the Friendly Feast dinner before the service in the UCC Fellowship Hall from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to share this free Thanksgiving meal....
by Trent Osborne Ipswich School Superintendent Public schools and its surrounding community are asked daily to help prepare every student to become tomorrow’s leaders. That’s why, this year, we celebrate the whole public school community during American Education Week. Education and leadership preparation takes a village! That is why, during American Education Week 2019 we would like to salute ALL of those involved in making our school district outstanding. School board members, administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, foo...
After today, Wednesday, Nov. 20, the rest of the work week and even into the weekend, our area weather is forecast to be quite decent for this time of the year. And that is especially timely for the Ipswich Commercial Club's Turkey Days drawings at each of the participating business establishments, beginning as early as Wednesday at some of the area businesses. Yes, the sign-up hours and specific days do vary from location to location, but the participating businesses are also sponsoring ads in this edition, so be sure to check it out. If I'm...
Funeral service for Florence Lehr, 86, of Aberdeen were at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ in Aberdeen. The Rev. Jon Damaska officiated. Entombment was at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen. Florence died November 11, 2019 at Prairie Heights Healthcare. Florence was born May 29, 1933 to Anton and Magdalena (Gabriel) Heilman at Bowdle. She attended school at Modesta Township Country School until moving with the family to Roscoe in 1945. She...
Ipswich's bid for a State B high school volleyball berth ended in Chamberlain last Tuesday, a straight-sets loss to the seventh-seeded Burke Lady Cougars. You could call it a battle of the Big Cats, Cougars vs. Tigers, if you will! Momentum is such a huge factor in volleyball and the tenth-seeded Lady Tigers hung around within striking distance in all three sets. But crucial mini-momentum swings throughout the match would eventually put Burke on top. The Lady Tigers dropped their first set 25-22, after coming back from a 14-7 deficit. An Avery...
From the Ipswich Tribune March 26, 1924 edition KLAN BURNS CROSS IN IPSWICH A large cross, placed near the old baseball grounds, was burned at Ipswich Saturday night. The fiery cross was set off at the time the Royal Johnson audience were coming out of the hall and created considerable commotion. The cross was about 20 feet high and 14 feet across. Just what the burning of the cross indicates is not known to ones outside the organization and various explanations are offered. The Klan is getting strong in this state and are also forming a...
As has been the case in several instances in recent years, our area high school football teams didn't fare all that well in the latter stages of the post-season clashes. In our division—Class 9A, Canistota/Freeman outlasted Britton-Hecla in the state championships held in Brookings on Thursday and Friday. And in 9B Herreid/Selby Area was overwhelmed by Colman-Egan. And in 9AA both championship-game teams were from the south with Viborg/Hurley outlasting Bon Homme. And in 11-man ranks, Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan topped Winner in 11B, Canton s...
HIGH SCHOOL Bailey Pitz is the Subway Student Athlete of the Week. Junior setter Bailey is one of the unsung heroes for the Tiger Volleyball team. Bailey’s calm demeanor was a steadying force when the team needed it most. Her teammates could count on her to be cool under pressure, her tenacious defense, aggressive setting, and steady serving. Bailey’s almost 97% serve percentage led the Tigers and helped propel them to the SoDak 16 Match in Chamberlain and 20-7 season. MIDDLE SCHOOL Ashlinn Hartwell has been chosen as the Subway Student Ath...